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Blog: UNISON is standing together with our friends in Turkey

Five stand accused of leading a terrorist organisation, while the other three are accused of being members of a terrorist group. The case is important to […]

General Secretary, General Secretary's blog, News on the UNISON National site.

Government should focus on cost of living crisis rather than attacking unions

Right to strike is fundamental for workers

News, Press release on the UNISON National site.

UNISON attends the trial of trade unionists in Turkey

Five were charged with leadership of a terrorist organisation and three others with membership of a terrorist organisation. Among them is Gonul Erden, a […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON takes a step forward at Cornerstone

Central Arbitration Committee says union’s bid for statutory recognition can go head at Scottish care charity

News on the UNISON National site.

Standing up for union rights

Local government conference vows to fight to protect facility time

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Battle continues against ‘restrictive and draconian’ Trade Union Act

Brighton delegates told: ‘They want to make us an endangered species. But if they push us, we push back.’

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Agency workers and others – MPs want to hear from you

Have your say as Commons committee calls for public contributions to its inquiry into ‘the future world of work and workers’ rights’

Article on the UNISON National site.

Government sets out who will be covered by 40% strike threshold

Threshold for ‘important public services’ takes effect on 1 March; political fund opt-in rules transition period starts on same day

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

UNISON urges greater ambition in defending workers’ rights

Congress hears call to step up the fight in defence of union and workers’ rights during Brexit

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Finding a way through Brexit

“The strategy will aim to make UNISON members feel supported by their union at a time of major change that could affect their lives at work and at home,” says Liz Snape, assistant general secretary […]

Magazine on the UNISON National site.

Brexit top of UNISON agenda for TUC

‘The need for stability and reassurance has never been greater,’ says Dave Prentis

Article on the UNISON National site.

The Trade Union Bill – how we campaigned for key changes

UNISON members across the UK played a part in protecting their trade union rights

Article, Magazine on the UNISON National site.

UNISON lobbying sees ministers move on facility time

Ministers have backed away from an outright ban on facility time across the UK’s public services

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Government withdraws plan to stop check-off for subs payment

This is a change that wasn’t in the interest of public service workers, employers or those who rely upon the […]

Article, News on the UNISON National site.

Higher ed workers vow to campaign against TU Bill

UNISON higher education conference sets out campaign to defeat bill and protect trade union rights and reps

Article, News on the UNISON National site.